In Sporkful 148, Dan speaks with veterans about making military Meals Ready to Eat more palatable, and reports on his own MRE research. Plus the vets share great stories about their best war zone meals.
letters from the troops
We always enjoy hearing from Sporkful Eaters in faraway places, including troops serving around the globe. We're glad to hear our podcast helps those stationed abroad pass the time or get a taste of home. Whenever I read a comment or e-mail from folks in the military, I always think of the indestructible rations they're issued for
Sporkful listener J, currently serving in Iraq, has already brightened our blog with pics of the food available at the base, from (non-alcoholic) German beer to MREs. Now, in response to our recent show on water, he sends this picture of the water storage facility on his base. I'm pretty sure that water is not going to escape. J also asks,
Sporkful fan J, last seen here seeking your guidance on useful sauces while he's serving in Iraq (keep the advice coming, of course), sent some pics from the mess hall. Looks like your basic hearty holiday feast. But check out the beer on offer: Astra, straight out of Hamburg, Germany. Sure, its logo is extremely awesome,
An Air Force flight instructor writes in to The Sporkful to talk about how to make the world a more delicious place while being stationed in Iraq, and to solicit your input.